Tattoos in Psychodermatology

Altunay, İlknur Kıvanç; Mercan, Sibel; Özkur, Ezgi

doi:10.3390/psych3030021

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“…It is possible that these associations did not result from the analysis due to the narrow age range and the high proportion of non-tattooed and non-pierced individuals of the sample. In addition to this, evidence shows that psychosocial factors may play a role in determining the individual's predisposition towards body modifications [29]. Although this study was not aimed at assessing psychosocial characteristics of participants, it is possible that their risk knowledge could have been related with their attitude and personal experience about tattoos/piercings.…”

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Assessing Undergraduates’ Perception of Risks Related to Body Art in Italy: The SUPeRBA Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Protano

Valeriani

Marotta

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Tattooing and piercing may lead to health complications. The present multicenter cross-sectional study aimed to assess awareness and knowledge of health risks related to body art and to identify their possible determinants among a large sample of undergraduates in Italy. A web-based questionnaire collecting information on socio-demographic characteristics, awareness, knowledge, and some potential predictors was administered to undergraduates attending twelve Italian universities. The level of knowledge was expressed as the number of correct answers (0–11 for tattooing, 0–14 for piercing). A total of 2985 participants (mean age 23.15 ± 3.99, 73.9% F) participated in the study. Although 95.4% of the respondents were aware of possible health consequences of body art, a low level of specific knowledge was registered for both tattooing (mean number of correct answers 5.38 ± 2.39) and piercing (5.93 ± 3.12) consequences. Lower knowledge was associated with the attendance of non-life science course and with lower duration of academic education for both tattoo and piercing. Lower knowledge of tattooing risks was related with commuter status, while lower knowledge of piercing risks was associated with lower father’s education. These findings highlight the need to enhance information campaigns targeted to youths to increase their awareness of possible health risk of body art.

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confidence: 99%

Assessing Undergraduates’ Perception of Risks Related to Body Art in Italy: The SUPeRBA Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Protano

Valeriani

Marotta

et al. 2021

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“…The visibility of any diseased skin or obvious symptoms in public can be associated with stigmatization, discrimination and low self-esteem in these patients. [ 7 ] On the other hand, tattoos are commonly visible and have some inherent emotional foundation. They are applied on the skin to express feelings, commitment, beliefs and so on.…”

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“…[ 6 ] The deepest unconscious conflicts may be expressed via tattoos. [ 7 ] Tattoos can help psychodermatologists understand their patients via the symbols on the skin.…”

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Tattoos

Altunay¹,

Güngör²,

Özkur³

et al. 2022

Indian Journal of Dermatology

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Background: Tattoos are very popular in today's world. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the demographics, the characteristics of tattoos, motivations for getting tattoos, tattooing practices and tattoo regret. Materials and Method: This multi-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted among. 302 patients attending to the dermatology outpatient clinics and having at least one tattoo. A questionnaire form including all needed data about patients, tattoo characteristics and possible reasons for obtaining tattoos was designed and applied to all participants. Results: Of 302 patients, 140 (46,4%) were females and 162 (53,6%) were men. The mean age was28,3 ± 8,1 years (min-max, 16–62) for all study group, 53% of participants (n = 160) had at least one tattoo involving letters or number, 80 participants (26%) stated regret for at least one of their tattoos, and 34 of them (42,5%) had their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new tattoo. The most common reason for regret was ‘not liking the tattoo anymore’. The most common motivations for having tattoos were ‘to feel independent’, ‘to feel better about himself/herself’ and ‘to look good’. Women had higher scores than men regarding tattoo motivations of ‘to be an individual’ and ‘to have a beauty mark’. Conclusion: Given the rates, tattoo regret is a significant issue and as motivations differ between genders, age groups and other demographic characteristics; tattoos are not just an ink or drawing on the body, but a tool for individuals to express themselves and to construct self-identity. Tattoos have deep symbolic meanings for emotions, and they may be a clue for behavioural patterns of individuals.

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“…Has boundaries north Siberut Strait, south Indian Ocean, west Indian Ocean, and east Mentawai Strait (Aprilyanto et al, 2021). The people still practice the culture and customs of their ancestors, one of which is tattoo art Tattoos namely the art of painting on the body, tattoos are an identity that distinguishes one clan from another (Kıvanç Altunay et al, 2021). The function of tattoos as tribal identity has the most important position in identifying and communicating the boundaries of tribal areas (Kloß, 2022).…”

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Mentawai Natural Environment Ornament Transformation on Batik Art Tatoo Motivation Based on Local Wisdom: Ecotourism

Efi,

Budiwirman,

Yusmerita

et al. 2023

jppipa, pendidikan ipa, fisika, biologi, kimia

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The people of the Siberut Mentawai islands still maintain various arts and practice the culture and customs of their ancestors. They have natural environment ornaments including tattoos and Jaraik, which is a symbol of the greatness of the Sikerei (Shaman) house in the Mentawai tribe. Along with the progress and development of the Mentawai area, traditional culture began to shift, therefore it is necessary to carry out conservation and development efforts. So, the purpose of this research is the efforts to preserve and produce creative art products based on local wisdom by transforming tattoos, jaraik, and other Mentawai natural environments in batik art and uniting various elements of visual cultural arts as supporting elements. The method used is research and development adopting the 4 D steps with four stages of development design, development, and deployment. In addition, the study also conducted studies of art and aesthetics, design and fashion as well as analysis of market tastes. So, the outputs of this research are; prototypes of batik art innovation products based on local Mentawai culture that are market-worthy; and scientific articles in reputable international journals. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and product feasibility tests were carried out by experts and product exhibitions which were used as Mentawai branding.

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Tattoos in Psychodermatology

Cited by 6 publications

References 65 publications

Assessing Undergraduates’ Perception of Risks Related to Body Art in Italy: The SUPeRBA Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Assessing Undergraduates’ Perception of Risks Related to Body Art in Italy: The SUPeRBA Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

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Mentawai Natural Environment Ornament Transformation on Batik Art Tatoo Motivation Based on Local Wisdom: Ecotourism

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